and he just genuinely inspires me in a way. and i love when i can wear his clothes and sort of synthesize for my fans what it means to me, because i want them to escape through his clothing the way that i do. >> reporter: just over a week ago, he tweeted that his father passed away. now on the streets of london and outside his home in mayfair, many are mourning his death. >> i have to give him my love and energy and thanks for giving his brilliance. >> reporter: alexander mcqueen, dead at 40.